Smart Growth

Story Map

Read about how EPA worked with local leaders to help them realize their community's vision for the future in our "Community Stories" story map (link opens in new window or tab).

New Podcast

Harlan, Kentucky, participated in the Local Foods, Local Places technical assistance program in 2017. Listen to this podcast to hear how Harlan is working to grow the local food economy and revitalize downtown.

Local Foods, Local Places Toolkit

The Local Foods, Local Places Toolkit can help communities create a strategy to use local foods to spur revitalization. The toolkit gives step-by-step instructions to plan and host a workshop that results in an action plan communities can implement.